During #FordProAccelerate: The Essential Economy summit at Michigan Central, top leaders across business and government came together to discuss the essential industries and workforce that keep daily life running, from transportation to construction, energy, manufacturing, and many other areas. Michigan Central CEO Josh Sirefman joined Mayor Mike Duggan, Rachel Holt, Evan Anderson, Aaron Slodov and Rhett Buttle to unpack how innovation ecosystems like Michigan Central can drive productivity and workforce development, and the steps Detroit has taken to position itself at the epicenter of mobility progress. Key takeaways: ⚫ Detroit’s existing industrial and manufacturing expertise, combined with recent investment and commitment from government, companies, universities, and innovation ecosystems like Michigan Central have streamlined physical and regulatory needs – driving ongoing economic growth. ⚫ Investment flows to where innovation is happening. With so many big companies operating...